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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,593 and 14,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,593 and 14,275 is: 30,907.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,593 : 14,275 = 14,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,593/14,275 = 14,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,593x = 14,275 × 14,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,593x = 203,775,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,775,625/6,593
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,907.88

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